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EU Trade Chief to Continue Talks With US

The European Union’s trade chief, Cecilia Malmstrom, will continue talks with her U.S. counterpart Jan. 10, after the two met earlier the week of Jan. 7 in an effort to tamp down escalating commercial tensions, according to the European Commission.

January 10, 2019
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US-China Trade Talks End on Note of Cautious Optimism

The Trump administration wrapped up the latest round of trade talks in Beijing, noting a commitment by China to buy more U.S. agricultural goods, energy and manufactured items.

January 9, 2019
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EU Eyes Trade Deal With US, Targets Cutting Tariffs on Industrial Goods

The European Union’s executive arm is preparing to ask the bloc’s governments for the green light to start negotiations with the United States on a free-trade deal, highlighting hopes of keeping at bay the threat of American tariffs on foreign cars.

January 9, 2019
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Trump Lauds Progress After Day Two of Beijing Trade Talks

President Donald Trump expressed optimism that U.S.-China trade talks in Beijing are progressing well, as Chinese authorities planned to give a statement after the latest round of negotiations.

January 8, 2019
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China Said to Be Back for US Soy as Trade Talks Scheduled

China is back in the market for U.S. soybeans after taking a holiday break as Washington and Beijing plan more trade discussions.

January 3, 2019
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Trade Talks With US Planned for January, China Says

BEIJING — China’s government said Dec. 27 it has made plans with Washington for talks in January aimed at ending a tariff battle that threatens to depress global trade.

December 20, 2018
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China Agrees to Resume Purchasing US Soybeans

China resumed buying U.S. soybeans, bringing some relief to farmers in President Donald Trump’s heartland as President Xi Jinping works toward a trade deal with his American counterpart.

December 13, 2018
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China Is Said to Move Toward Lower Tariffs on U.S.-Made Cars

China is moving toward cutting its trade-war tariffs on imported U.S.-made cars, a step already claimed by President Donald Trump as a concession won during trade talks in Argentina.

December 11, 2018
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China Implementing Agreed-Upon Trade Deals With US, Official Says

China and the United States have reached agreement in the sectors of agriculture, autos and energy, and China will immediately start implementing that consensus, a government spokesman said.

December 6, 2018
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No Rejoicing at US Farms Until Trump Trade Truce Pays Off

U.S. farmers are pleased that President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to a trade truce, but they’re not rejoicing just yet. That won’t come until they see ships full of their soybeans headed to China.

December 4, 2018